Corporate Title: Vice President
Department: Internal Audit
Location: New York
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160K and $180K/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).
Company overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
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Department Overview:
Nomuras Global Internal Audit Division provides independent assurance to senior management and the Board, reinforcing the firms sound risk culture and control environment. We operate across major financial centers and collaborate closely with the First and Second Lines of Defense to evaluate and enhance governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Role Overview:
The Internal Auditor (VP) - Market Risk Management acts as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assessing the Second Line of Defense (2LoD) oversight of market risks within Nomuras Global Markets businesses. The auditor will evaluate how Market Risk functions identify, measure, monitor, and report risk exposures, and how risk appetite frameworks translate across asset classes, products and regions.
This role focuses exclusively on market risk management audits-model validation and valuation control reviews are handled by separate specialized audit functions. However, familiarity with how models and valuation processes feed into market risk frameworks is expected to ensure effective collaboration with Nomuras Model Risk and Valuation audit SMEs. Familiarity with FRTB and other market risk capitalization frameworks also important for collaboration with-in audit and understanding the materiality of issues raised.
This is a hands-on, analytical role suited to professionals who combine regulatory and product knowledge with a quantitative mindset, advanced analytics capabilities, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Role Description / Areas of responsibility:
Lead or co-lead audits of Market Risk Management functions within the 2LoD, with coverage spanning traded products and regional risk oversight teams
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of risk governance frameworks, including limit structures, escalation processes, and risk appetite adherence
Evaluate how Market Risk functions identify and assess emerging risks, including new products, trading strategies, market events, and changes in market conditions or liquidity
Evaluate the reliability and governance of risk metrics such as VaR, expected shortfall, stress metrics, sensitivities, and FRTB-related measures
Review monitoring and challenge processes applied to trading desk performance, market events, and emerging risk indicators
Evaluate governance over risk data aggregation and reporting, including data quality controls, reconciliation processes, management information accuracy and escalation of data quality issues
Develop and execute data-driven testing procedures to identify unusual patterns, control weaknesses, or governance gaps
Apply AI-assisted techniques to enhance audit risk coverage, automate control testing, or improve documentation review
Communicate audit findings and recommendations to Global Market Risk Management supporting remediation and continuous improvement
Ensure audit conclusions align with expectations under Basel III / FRTB, SR 11-7, and regulators such as SEC, CFTC/NFA, PRA, FCA, BaFin, and JFSA
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
Market Risk & Governance: Deep understanding of Market Risk Management concepts: risk identification methodologies, VaR frameworks, stress testing, Greeks (delta, gamma, vega, theta, rho) and other risk sensitivities, exposure aggregation, and backtesting
Strong knowledge of risk appetite frameworks, governance structures, and escalation design
Ability to assess risk identification processes for new products, trading strategies, and emerging market risks
Ability to assess limit management, risk metric reliability, and independent challenge mechanisms
Knowledge of P&L attribution, risk factor decomposition, and variance analysis methodologies
Quantitative & Technical Knowledge: Quantitative familiarity with market risk concepts across asset classes: Rates, Credit, Equities, FX, and Commodities
Understanding of cash and derivative products and their risk characteristics (e.g. RMBS, Structured Credit, options, swaps, structured products, exotics)
Ability to interpret and challenge risk sensitivities, scenario outputs, and stress test results
Familiarity with risk data aggregation principles and data quality requirements under regulatory frameworks
Data Analytics & Technology: Advanced proficiency in data analytics and automation
Experience with AI and machine learning techniques for audit applications
Familiarity with visualization tools and audit analytics platforms
Ability to design and execute complex data analytics-driven testing strategies across large position and sensitivity datasets
Regulatory & Systems: Understanding of global regulatory standards (Basel/FRTB/ICAAP/ILAAP, SR 11-7, SEC/CFTC/NFA, PRA/FCA, BaFin, JFSA) and the role of 2LoD market risk oversight
Working knowledge of adjacent risk areas (Model Risk, Valuation Control, Credit, Treasury) to support effective collaboration
Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Market Risk, or risk related functions within an investment bank or financial institution
Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
Professional certifications (FRM, CFA, CPA, CIA) preferred
Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to present technical findings to senior stakeholders
Demonstrated experience leading complex market risk audits across multiple jurisdictions or asset classes
Ability to work effectively within a small, global audit team and manage stakeholder relationships across functions and regions
Preferred Attributes
Genuine curiosity about market dynamics, risk measurement, and emerging trends across risk disciplines
Ability to balance independent challenge with constructive engagement across Nomura's global Risk and Product teams
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic audit environment
Nomura Leadership Behaviors
Explore Insights & Vision
Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
Making Strategic Decisions
Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
Elevate Organizational Capability
Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
Inclusion
Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
Nomura Leadership Behaviors
Explore Insights & Vision
Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
Making Strategic Decisions
Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
Elevate Organizational Capability
Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
Inclusion
Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors".
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer